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Audemars Piguet Cobra TV Case - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial

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Jewelry And Watchmaking, Combined
Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its legacy on high-craft dress watches that blurred the line between watchmaking and fine jewelry. This "Cobra" from the 1970s is a perfect example of that ethos. It comes from an era of bold design exploration, where integrated bracelets and unconventional case shapes were the norm for the brand's top-tier clients. This watch is not a tool, but a statement of taste from a time when precious metal and confident design were paramount.
A Bold Statement In Gold
The defining features of this watch are its TV-shaped case and the fully integrated "Cobra" bracelet, both rendered in solid 18K yellow gold. The design flows seamlessly from case to clasp, creating a single, unified piece. Its champagne dial is set with diamonds, completing a look that is unapologetically luxurious and perfectly representative of its decade. With a substantial weight, it feels as significant on the wrist as it looks.
Condition And Details
This watch is in fair condition. The 18K yellow gold case and integrated bracelet have been polished in the past. The champagne diamond dial shows some signs of oxidation. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Confident Design From A Different Era
This is a watch for someone who appreciates the design language of the 1970s and wants a piece from a top manufacturer that isn't the usual suspect. It represents a different side of Audemars Piguet, one rooted in classic precious metal watchmaking rather than stainless steel sportiness. The daily ritual of winding the manual movement creates a connection between the owner and the machine, a small moment of focus that modern watches lack. It is a confident choice that stands apart.
Key Specs
Model: Cobra TV Case
Year: 1970s
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 33x31mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Integrated
Dial: Champagne Diamond
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 94.3g
SKU: 959
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Manual 33 mm
Audemars Piguet Cobra TV Case - 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Sale price$19,500.00 USD

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